Project Cost Manager - Kforce Inc. : Job Details

Kforce has a client in Saint Louis, MO that is seeking a Project Cost Manager.Responsibilities:* Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with project goals and financial objectives* Track and control project costs throughout the project lifecycle to maintain budget accuracy* Establish cost baselines and regularly update forecasts to anticipate variances and ensure project financial health* Maintain accurate and detailed records of all project expenditures, ensuring full compliance with internal policies* Perform cost variance analysis to identify discrepancies between planned and actual spending, and work with project teams to address budget overruns or inefficiencies* Support financial forecasting efforts and refine cost estimates based on actual projectperformance and trends* Review invoices to ensure costs, both internal and external, are coded correctly to the appropriate projects and accounted for accurately as capital expenditures (CapEx) or operating expenses (OpEx)* Work closely with project leads to review details of project vendor invoices, ensuring the work was performed as agreed and goods or services were received before approval for payment* Prepare timely and accurate project cost reports, providing insights into project financial performance and highlighting key cost drivers* Communicate financial data to project managers, senior management, and sponsors, translating complex information into clear, concise insights* Develop and deliver presentations on project cost status, forecasts and ROI performance to project sponsors and executive leadership* Assess and report on whether project ROI goals were met by analyzing cost-benefit data, project outcomes, and financial performance* Conduct variance analysis between targeted and actual ROI, providing actionable insights and recommendations for future project improvements* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field* 7-10+ years of experience in project cost control, financial planning, or project accounting, ideally within a development or project-based environment* Strong understanding of project cost control principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Netsuite* Excellent analytical skills, with a focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders clearly* Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment* Ability to work independently and as part of a project team